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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 642, 962.40 and 317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 642, 962.40 and 317.04 is: 475.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    642 : 962.40 = 317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    642/962.40 = 317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    642x = 962.40 × 317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    642x = 305,119.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,119.30/642
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.26

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